MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Smolder vs Annie
What is Smolder's win rate vs Annie?
In Mid, Smolder wins 44% against Annie across 128 observed ranked games.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Smolder behind by 288 gold.
Smolder at 15:00
- Gold: -288
- CS: +2
- XP: -363
Typical gap to Annie, from 125 games that reached 15:00.
Does Smolder counter Annie?
Too close to call. Smolder sits at 44% over 128 games, so neither pick counters the other here. The lane goes to whoever wins the spots below, like the gold lead at 10:00 or staying alive until 15:00, so play for those and let the pick argument go.
How to beat Annie as Smolder
When Smolder is ahead in gold at 10:00, this matchup runs 61% over 49 games; behind, it drops to 33% over 79.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 61% | 49 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 33% | 79 |
| First blood | 54% | 43 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 57% | 67 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:38; the level 6 spike lands around 5:27. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Smolder build in Mid?
Into Annie specifically, Smolder finishes Essence Reaver first most often: 31.5% over 54 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Smolder core is Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin, Rapid Firecannon: 51.5% across 1,128 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 26.1-26.12.
Most games start Doran's Blade + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Essence Reaver (6,293 games).
Skill plan: Smolder players max Q first and take Q at level 1.